Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th June 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta is part of Western Sydney Local Health District and is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility. With a proud history and a future-focused vision, the service is at the forefront of recovery-oriented, collaborative mental health care.
* Home to specialist inpatient and community mental health services
* A key contributor to the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead
* Strong focus on innovation, empowerment and quality care
* Committed to staff development through CORE Values and evidence-based practice
* Serving diverse local and statewide communities across the care continuum
Responsibilities
* Lead recovery-focused care for people with complex mental health and substance use needs.
* Drive safe transitions from long-stay inpatient care to community living.
* Influence practice change within NSW's largest mental health service.
* Provide specialist assessment, care coordination and intensive outreach for PCLI consumers.
* Support safe, person-centred transitions from long-stay inpatient care to community settings.
* Build capability across inpatient and community teams through supervision, consultation and education.
* Lead and champion practice improvement, service development and quality initiatives.
* Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, NGOs and government partners to support recovery.
Bring your expertise to a service that values compassion, innovation and inclusion. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help build stronger recovery pathways for our community — because everyone deserves the opportunity to live well.
How To Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
* Qualifications: Bachelor degree or higher level.
* Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Psychologist, or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker (Registered Nurse requires at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the position).
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated skills and experience in the drug and alcohol field, discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people who experience mental illness and substance misuse.
* Demonstrated experience of providing drug and alcohol counselling, and the development and facilitation of group programs.
* Proven clinical experience within a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to provide consultancy, supervision, education and training on clinical issues.
* Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven organisational skills and ability to lead and promote change in a positive manner, with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to deal with conflict.
* Computer competence and literacy, including the use of database systems.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
Requisition ID: REQ632997
Applications Close: 24th February 2026
Need more information?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Milu Francis on Milu.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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